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Compare Keychron Q5 Max vs Yunzii AL98 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two high-quality, aluminum, wireless 98% mechanical keyboards. The Keychron Q5 Max and Yunzii AL98 share core features like gasket mounts, hot-swappable PCBs, and QMK/VIA support, making the choice difficult. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize extensive international layout support and detailed acoustic engineering, or prefer a model with a significantly larger battery and a more accessible price point.

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Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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YUNZII AL98 QMK/VIA Full Aluminum Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-SW layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2215 g
  • Sized at 23 x 145 x 408 mm
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2175 g
  • Sized at 44 x 407 x 137 mm
Scores
  • Performance: 82.5
  • Build Quality: 90.8
  • Productivity: 97.5
  • Customizability: 99.8
  • Portability: 56.1
Scores
  • Performance: 75.1
  • Build Quality: 79.3
  • Productivity: 93.9
  • Customizability: 89.7
  • Portability: 65
Name
Keychron Q5 Max
Name
Yunzii AL98
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-SW
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
23 x 145 x 408 mm
Dimensions
44 x 407 x 137 mm
Weight
2215g
Weight
2175g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your budget and specific needs dictate the choice here. The Keychron Q5 Max is the premium option, justified by its extensive layout support for global users and its meticulously engineered acoustic design for modders. The Yunzii AL98 is the value champion, offering core features like an aluminum case, wireless connectivity, and programmability, plus a much larger battery, at a more accessible price, albeit with fewer layout and tuning options.

Keychron Q5 Max

  • +Supports multiple ISO layouts (DE, Nordic, UK, SW) for international users.
  • +Features multiple layers of acoustic foam (IXPE, PET, Latex) and a double-gasket design for sound tuning.
  • +Available in both fully assembled and barebones kit configurations.
  • +Includes a polycarbonate plate and screw-in PCB stabilizers.
  • +Vendor page emphasizes a 1000 Hz polling rate on its 2.4 GHz connection for gaming.
  • −Has a smaller 4000mAh battery compared to the Yunzii AL98.
  • −Tends to be more expensive than the Yunzii AL98.
  • −Very heavy at 2215 grams, limiting portability.

Yunzii AL98

  • +Features a large 8000mAh battery for extended wireless use.
  • +Generally available at a lower price point than the Keychron Q5 Max.
  • +Includes hall effect switches, according to its listed features.
  • +Comes with factory-lubed linear switches, as per the vendor description.
  • −Only available in ANSI layout, lacking ISO support.
  • −Vendor descriptions do not detail specific acoustic foam layers like the Q5 Max.
  • −No barebones kit option is indicated in the provided specifications.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Keychron Q5 Max is the stronger choice for office work, programming, and modding, largely due to its support for multiple international layouts and its detailed acoustic construction. The Yunzii AL98 takes the lead for travel-focused users because of its substantially larger battery capacity. For gaming, the Q5 Max's vendor emphasis on its gaming performance gives it a slight edge, while content creators will find both models equally capable with their included multimedia knobs.

GamingKeychron Q5 Max
  • •Both offer a 1000 Hz polling rate for low latency.
  • •The Keychron Q5 Max vendor page specifically highlights its 1000 Hz polling rate for competitive gaming on its 2.4 GHz connection.
  • •Both feature N-key rollover for accurate simultaneous key presses.
OfficeKeychron Q5 Max
  • •The Keychron Q5 Max supports multiple ISO layouts (DE, Nordic, UK, SW), crucial for international office use.
  • •Both include Mac and Windows support with included keycaps.
  • •Both offer tri-mode connectivity for switching between multiple devices.
ProgrammingKeychron Q5 Max
  • •The Q5 Max's extensive ISO layout support is beneficial for programmers using international characters.
  • •Both have full programmability via QMK and VIA for creating custom shortcuts and layers.
  • •The 98% layout on both retains a numpad for data entry while saving desk space.
TravelYunzii AL98
  • •The Yunzii AL98 has a larger 8000mAh battery, which the vendor states provides exceptional endurance.
  • •Both are similarly heavy (2175g vs 2215g) and large, making neither highly portable.
  • •Both offer wireless connectivity to reduce cable clutter.
ModdingKeychron Q5 Max
  • •The Keychron Q5 Max vendor description details multiple acoustic foam layers (IXPE, PET, Latex) and a double-gasket design for sound tuning.
  • •It offers a polycarbonate plate and screw-in stabilizers, and is available as a DIY barebones kit.
  • •Both are hot-swappable and support 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
Content CreationTie
  • •Both keyboards feature a knob for media control, according to their extra features lists.
  • •Both have south-facing RGB lighting for shine-through keycaps.
  • •The full layout with numpad on both is useful for shortcut-heavy software and numerical input.

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